POLICE seized a five-figure sum of money, a hammer, metal pole and a large quantity of suspected class A and B drugs from a car in Heybridge, Maldon.

Officers searched a car in Hillary Close, Heybridge, and found the stash on Saturday, 8 August.

Two men, aged 22 and 31, from Heybridge have been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence, possession with intent to supply drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage. They have been released under investigation while police continue their enquiries.